This politoed really stood out to me for a non-holo! I’m a big fan of the Lugia V alt even though not everyone loves it (Machamp and Aerodactyl alts would be close). I also agree with others that Ho-Oh V is amazing for a flat v.
I feel like VSTAR Universe is in a class of its own so I chose a favorite AR and ASR from there as well. Plus a bonus because there are too many cool cards and I picked some people had already picked.
I agree with @tcgmaine ! The VSTAR set raised the bar! Here are some of my favorite " ordinary" cards. I am really enjoying the artwork from KATO. That croconaw by Komiya is my favorite art from him this year. In cards depicting pokemon of my height Greninja and Gengar made my list… So happy they added a new Geninja! He’s been missing awhile! The final two I just enjoy.